March 12, 2020
Healey Will Set Out First Budget Of Burnham Premiership On October 28
July 31, 2026
John Healey will deliver his first budget as Chancellor on October 28, pledging to move “money and power out of Westminster”..
Chelsea Given Suspended Transfer Ban But Points Deduction Removed After Appeal
July 31, 2026
Chelsea have been fined £10million and given a suspended two-window transfer ban after an appeal hearing into their sanction for breaching Football Association agents rules..
England Fight Back To Reach Commonwealth Games Semis With Win Over South Africa
July 31, 2026
England stormed back from a six-goal deficit at the end of the first quarter to book their place in the netball semi-finals at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games with a 58-54 win over South Africa at the Hydro..
FIFA Says Nobody Is Selling Football After UEFA Threatens To Boycott World Cup
July 31, 2026
FIFA insists “nobody is selling football” amid criticism of its decision to launch a consultation on selling stakes in a World Cup commercial entity to private investors..
Woman Becomes First To Receive Pioneering New Cancer Therapy
July 31, 2026
A woman with advanced ovarian cancer has become the first patient in the world to receive a pioneering new therapy..
Climate Change Fuelled Devastating Wildfires In France And Spain Analysis Shows
July 31, 2026
Human-caused climate change made the devastating wildfires in France and Spain more likely, a rapid analysis by scientists has found..
Burnham Pledges Support For Crews Tackling Very Serious Suffolk Wildfire
July 30, 2026
Firefighters tackling a wildfire near to a nuclear power station in Suffolk will have “all the support” they need, the Prime Minister has pledged..
European Nations To Boycott World Cup Unless FIFA Abandons Controversial Plan
July 30, 2026
European nations will boycott all FIFA competitions until the global body drops plans to create a company featuring private investors to run the World Cup and other events..
Private Firms Licensed To Abstract 43tn Litres Of Water Campaigners Warn
July 30, 2026
Private companies have licences to take trillions of litres of water out of rivers, lakes and aquifers a year, campaigners have warned as pressure on resources grows..
Limiting Sugar Before Age Of Two Linked To Lower Risk Of Dementia
July 30, 2026
Limiting sugar before the age of two is linked to a lower risk of dementia later in life, research suggests..
MoD Data Breach Was Foreseeable Failure That Left Afghans In Danger MPs
July 30, 2026
The Afghan data breach was a “foreseeable” failure in a system that left people who had worked with UK troops in danger for years, a parliamentary inquiry has found..
Elderly More Likely To Face Long Waits In AE Than Younger Patients
July 30, 2026
Elderly people are more likely to face long waits in A&E than younger patients, with more than a fifth waiting over 12 hours, according to data..
No Further Action To Be Taken Against Polanski Over Social Media Image Police
July 29, 2026
No further action will be taken against Green Party leader Zack Polanski after he shared an image on social media depicting a man wearing a black T-shirt with a picture of a guillotine and the words “We’re only making plans for Nigel”, the Metropolitan Police said..
Boy Seven Dies After Incident At Essex Beach
July 29, 2026
A seven-year-old boy has died following an incident at a beach which left his teenage cousin and her mother dead, the police have said..
Zack Polanski Says He Made Inadvertent Mistake Over Social Media Image
July 29, 2026
Green Party leader Zack Polanski said he made an “inadvertent mistake” over a social media image but will not apologise to Nigel Farage..
Fourth Heatwave Of Year To Peak With Temperatures Of Up To 35C
July 29, 2026
The fourth heatwave of the year is set to peak on Wednesday with temperatures of up to 35C, as experts warn wildfires could be “exceptionally severe”..
This Crosses A Line UEFA Furious At FIFAs World Cup Private Investment Plan
July 29, 2026
UEFA insists the World Cup is not an “asset to trade” after FIFA confirmed plans to set up a private company to run its competitions which would have links to the extended family of United States President Donald Trump..
Burnham To Hold Cross Party Talks On Fixing Crisis In Adult Social Care
July 29, 2026
Andy Burnham will hold a cross-party meeting to discuss tackling the crisis in adult social care, as he pledged to “put everything I’ve got” into fixing the system..
Fan Of TV Serial Killer Dexter Guilty Of Murdering Two Men
July 28, 2026
A fan of TV serial killer Dexter has been found guilty of murdering two homeless men whose bodies were dismembered and hidden in woodland before he killed his cellmate while awaiting trial..
Burnham And Badenoch Clash Over Prison Early Release Scheme
July 28, 2026
Andy Burnham insisted prisoners would not be released early in September under plans to ease overcrowding in jails as the Tories demanded emergency legislation and the possible recall of Parliament to address the issue..
Cold Case Squad Haunted By Unsolved Disappearance Of Suzy Lamplugh
July 28, 2026
Cold case detectives remain “haunted” by the unsolved disappearance of Suzy Lamplugh 40 years on, as the clock ticks down to the case being mothballed in 12 months’ time..
New Technical Education Pathways For 14 Year Olds In Andy Burnham Reforms
July 28, 2026
New technical education routes will be available to 14-year-olds as Andy Burnham drives reforms to tackle youth unemployment..
Burnham Calls For Cross Party Talks On Social Care Reform
July 27, 2026
Andy Burnham will seek cross-party talks on social care reform as he faces calls to legislate for a national care service before the next election..
Heat Health Alerts Raised As Fourth Heatwave Of The Summer Looms
July 27, 2026
Heat health alerts have been upgraded to amber in some areas of England as the fourth heatwave of the year looms and parts of the country struggle with persistent dry weather..
Wildlife Presenter And Goodies Star Bill Oddie Dies Aged 85
July 27, 2026
Wildlife presenter and Goodies star Bill Oddie has died at the age of 85, his agent has said..
Luke Littler Warns He Can Still Get Better After Retaining World Matchplay Title
July 27, 2026
Luke Littler warned he can still get better after crushing Gerwyn Price 18-9 to retain his Betfred World Matchplay title in Blackpool..
Burnham To Host Zelensky With Pledge Of Unwavering Support For Ukraine
July 27, 2026
Andy Burnham said UK support for Ukraine “remains unwavering” ahead of welcoming Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday as his first international visitor since becoming Prime Minister..
Berlin Pride Attack Suspect Shot Dead By Police
July 26, 2026
A man suspected of carrying out the Berlin Pride attack that left one person dead and 29 injured has been shot dead by police during a confrontation in a suburb of the city..
Anthony Joshua Musters Comeback Win Over Kristian Prenga
July 26, 2026
AJ gets up off the canvas twice on his return to the ring; planned "Battle of Britain" with Tyson Fury now a step closer .
One Dead 16 Injured In Attack On Berlin Pride
July 26, 2026
Police appeal for help in tracking down suspect after car drives into crowds at LGBT+ event .
Lewis Hamilton And Title Leader Kimi Antonelli Hit By Grid Penalties After Norris Takes Pole In Hungary
July 25, 2026
Lewis Hamilton was dealt a blow in his bid for a record eighth world championship after he was demoted to fifth on the grid for Sunday’s Hungarian Grand Prix..
Fifteen Arrested After Violence Breaks Out At Anti Migrant Protest In Glasgow
July 25, 2026
More than a dozen people have been arrested after violence erupted in Glasgow between anti-immigration and anti-racism protesters..
Evacuations Continue After Major Incident Declared For Cairngorms Wildfire
July 25, 2026
Evacuations and smoke advisories have continued after Police Scotland declared a major incident as emergency services battle a wildfire in the Cairngorms National Park..
Shop Numbers Return To Growth After Years Of Decline Say Experts
July 25, 2026
UK high streets and shopping destinations are showing signs of recovery as more than 13 retail stores opened each week over the past year, according to new figures..
Wildfire Forces Evacuations Of Suburbs In French City Of Bordeaux
July 25, 2026
Authorities in France have evacuated some suburbs of Bordeaux as a massive wildfire shifted toward the city..
English Gymnast Gabriel Langton Suffers Horrific Fall At Commonwealth Games
July 25, 2026
A horror injury to England’s Gabriel Langton overshadowed his team’s silver medal in the men’s team gymnastics final at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow..
Scottish Government Holds Response Meeting After Cairngorms Wildfire Evacuation
July 25, 2026
First Minister John Swinney has chaired a meeting of the Scottish Government’s Resilience Room (SGoRR) after homes were evacuated amid a wildfire in the Cairngorms National Park..
Firefighters To Continue Tackling Industrial Units Blaze Into Weekend
July 25, 2026
Firefighters will continue tackling a large industrial unit blaze in Essex into the weekend after a major incident was declared and residents were evacuated..
Met Rolls Out New Testing Kits To Crack Down On Illegal E Bikes And E Scooters
July 25, 2026
New testing kits are being rolled out by the Metropolitan Police to crack down on illegal e-bikes and e-scooters, with a record number of the vehicles seized so far in 2026..
200000 People Flee Wildfires In France And Spain As Some Leave By Boat
July 25, 2026
Massive forest fires forced the evacuation of some 200,000 people in south-western France and central Spain, with residents fleeing towns near Madrid and Bordeaux as the flames raged out of control..
Police Vessel Carrying Armed Officers Crashes On Thames
July 24, 2026
Five police officers have been injured after a number had to be recovered from the River Thames when their boat hit Westminster Bridge, the Metropolitan Police said..
Millions Of Motorists Set For Long Journeys As Summer Getaways Continue
July 24, 2026
Millions of motorists are set for long journeys over the next week as summer getaways continue..
Andy Burnham To Host First Meeting At No 10 North In Manchester
July 24, 2026
Whitehall resistance to devolution is “over for good”, the Prime Minister has said ahead of his first meeting at the new No 10 North..
Southport Killer Axel Rudakubana Transferred To Psychiatric Hospital
July 24, 2026
Southport killer Axel Rudakubana has been transferred from prison to Broadmoor psychiatric hospital, the Ministry of Justice has confirmed..
Consumer Confidence Sees Six Point Burnham Bounce
July 24, 2026
Consumer confidence has seen a significant six-point “Burnham bounce” – the largest increase since November 2023..
Persistent Money Troubles Could Make The Brain Age Faster Study
July 24, 2026
Persistent money troubles have been linked to faster brain ageing in a new study..
Andy Burnham Pauses Plan For Early Release Of Prisoners
July 23, 2026
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said he will “put a pause” on the plan for the early release of prisoners..
Teenage Girl And Woman Die After Group Gets Into Difficulty At Beach
July 23, 2026
A teenage girl died trying to save her seven-year-old cousin who “got into trouble” as the tide came in on West Mersea beach, according to a family friend..
Friend Of Manchester Synagogue Attacker Jailed For Life Over MoD Terror Plan
July 23, 2026
A man who planned a terror attack with his friend who went on a fatal knife rampage at a Manchester synagogue less than two months later has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 17 years..
Business Rates To Be Cut By 20 For Pubs Clubs And Music Venues Across England
July 23, 2026
Business rates will be cut by 20% for pubs, clubs and live music venues across England from April next year, Downing Street has announced..
